1. IDENTIFICATION OF THE SUBSTANCE/MIXTURE AND OF THE COMPANY/UNDERTAKING 1.1 Product identifiers Product name (dehydrated media): Bile Esculin Azide Agar Product name (ready to use media): Bile Esculin Azide Agar Code number: BES Registration number.: - CAS number: - 1.2 Relevant identified uses of the substance or mixture and uses advised against Recommended use: Microbiological diagnostics Uses advised against: 1.3 Details of the supplier of the safety data sheet Manufacturer/distributor: BIOLAB Inc. H-1141 Budapest, Öv u. 43. Hungary Telephone: +36-1-221-9614 Fax: +36-1-364-2006 E-mail: export@biolab.hu 1.4 Emergency telephone number Emergency telephone: Please contact the regional Authority in your country. 2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION Warning! The hazards data below concern to the dehydrated form of the products only. In case of ready to use media the concentration of the hazardous components (in g/litre) do not exceed the hazard limits of the relevant regulation, therefore they cannot be classified as hazardous substance or mixture according to Regulation (EU) 1272/2008 EK (CLP). 2.1 Classification of substance or mixture Classification according to Regulation (EU) (CLP)No. 1272/2008. Acute Tox. Oral 3 H301 Aquatic Chronic. 3 H412 2.2 Label elements Labelling in accordance with Regulation (EU) No. 1272/2008: Signal word: Hazard Statements (H phrases): Precautionary Statements (P phrases): Danger H301, H412 P273, P264, P270, P301+310, P330 Full text of H- and P-phrases mentioned above: see in section 16. Pictograms: 1/6 Version: 6
2.3 Other hazards SAFETY DATA SHEET 3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS 3.1 Substances 3.2 Mixtures It is not necessary to publish the components. Harmful components according to Regulation (EU) No. 1272/2008 Components Classification Concentration Sodium azide CAS-No. 26628-22-8 EU-No. 247-852-1 Acute Tox. Oral 1, Acute Tox. Oral 3, Aquatic Chronic 1; H300, H301, H410; P273, P280, P301+310 0,27 % Full text of the H and P phrases: see in section 16. 4. FIRST AID MEASURES 4.1 Description of first aid measures General advice: Consult a physician. Show the label and this safety data sheet to the doctor in attendance. Never administer anything orally to persons who are unconscious. After inhalation: Remove the victim from exposure and move into open air. Consult a physician. After skin contact: Remove contaminated clothing. Flush the skin with water, then wash thoroughly with soap and water. After eyes contact: Rinse out eyes with plenty of clean and cold water while pulling eyelids up, and seek medical assistance. After ingestion: Rinse the mouth with water and seek immediate medical attention. Never administer anything orally to persons who are unconscious. Never induce vomiting. 4.2 Most important symptoms and effect, both acute and delayed To the best of our knowledge, the chemical, physical, and toxicological properties have not been thoroughly investigated. 4.3 Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed 5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES 5.1 Suitable extinguishing media Use water spray, dry chemical or carbon dioxide. 5.2 Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture In case of fire: Carbon-oxides, nitrogen oxides. Thermal decomposition can lead to release of irritating gases and vapore. 5.3 Advice for fire-fighters Wear self contained breathing equipment for firefighting. 6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES 6.1 Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures Avoid generation of dusts; do not inhale dusts. Provide appropriate exhaust ventilation. Use personal protective clothing. 2/6 Version: 6
6.2 Environmental precautions Prevent the contamination of drains, surface or subterranean waters, and the ground. 6.3 Methods and material for containment and cleaning up Take up dry. Keep in suitable, closed containers for disposal. Clean up affected area. 6.4 Reference to other sections Refer to protective measures listed in Section 8 and 13. 7. HANDLING AND STORAGE 7.1 Precautions for safe handling No special requirement. Avoid direct contact with the material, spillage, ingestion, eye and skin contact, inhalation. No eating and smoking during working. In the application area, smoking, eating and drinking must be prohibited. Bathing facilities with hot water, emergency douche and eye irrigator have to be ensured. Wash hands after working with the product.. Remove contaminated clothing. 7.2 Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities Store the dehydrated media tightly closed in a dry place at room temperature. Store the bottled media protected from light at room temperature. Store the plated media protected from light at 2-8 C. 7.3 Specific end use(s) Use in laboratories. 8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION 8.1 Control parameters The product does not contain substances with Professional Exposure Environmental Limit Values. Exposure limits Allowable workplace concentration ( AK ) (mg/m 3 ): Workplace peak concentration: (CK) mg/m 3 ): Biological exposure: 8.2 Exposure controls General instructions Avoid direct contact with the material, spillage, ingestion, eye and skin contact, inhalation. No eating and smoking during working. Bathing facilities with hot water, emergency douche and eye irrigator have to be ensured. Wash hands after working with the supplement. Remove contaminated clothing. Personal protection: Wear protection clothing, remove the contaminated chlothing. Wash hands after working with the substance. Personal protection equipment: respirator required (type P1) when dusts are generated Eye protection: safety glasses are required Hand protection: use disposable gloves (nitrile caoutchouc 0,11 mm, breakthrough time 0,11 mm, breakthrough time 480 min. and wash hands after working with this substance 9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES 9.1 Information on basic physical and chemical properties Appearance (dehydrated medium): Homogeneous hygroscopic powder Colour (dehydrated medium): Yellowish 3/6 Version: 6
Odor (dehydrated medium): ph before autoclaving (25 C): 7,2 approx. Appearance (ready to use medium): Gel Colour (ready to use medium): Yellowish Odor (ready to use medium): ph (ready to use medium, 25 C): 7,1 7,3 Water solubility: > 55 g/l Odor threshold: Melting point/range: Flash point: Evaporation rate: Flammability (solid, gas): Flammability range: Vapor pressure: Vapor density: Relative density: Partition coefficient (n-octanol/water): Autoignition temperature: Decomposition temperature: Viscosity: Explosive properties: Oxidizing properties: 9.2 Other information 10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY 10.1 Reactivity 10.2 Chemical stability Stable under the recommended handling and storage conditions (see section7). 10.3 Possibility of hazardous reactions 10.4 Conditions to avoid 10.5 Incompatible materials 10.6 Hazardous decomposition products See details in section 5. 11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION 11.1 Information on toxicological effects Acute toxicity: Skin irritation/corrosion: Serious eye damage/irritation: Respiratory or skin sensitization: Germ cell mutagenicity: 4/6 Version: 6
Carcinogenicity: Reproductive toxicity: STOT single exposure: STOT repeated exposure: Aspiration hazard: No component of this product present at levels greater than or equal to 0,1% is identified as probable, possible or confirmed human carcinogen by IARC. 12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATIONS 12.1 Toxicity 12.2 Persistence and degradability 12.3 Bioaccumulative potential 12.4 Mobility in soil 12.5 Results of PBT and vpvb assessment 12.6. Other adverse effects Do not dispose of the residue into water, sewage or soil. 13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS 13.1 Waste treatment methods Product: Residue is classified as hazardous. Contaminated packaging: Handle contaminated empty packaging in the same way as the substance itself. Waste treatment regulations: Dispose of in accordance with the European Directives on waste and hazardous waste. Dispose of in accordance with local regulations. 14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION 14.1 UN-number ADR/RID: - IMDG:- IATA:- 14.2 UN proper shipping name ADR/RID: Not dangerous goods IMDG: Not dangerous goods IATA: Not dangerous goods 14.3 Transport hazard class(es) ADR/RID: no IMDG: no IATA: no 14.4 Packaging ADR/RID: no IMDG: no IATA: no 14.5 Environmental Hazards ADR/RID: no IMDG: no IATA: no 14.6 Special precautions for user No special precautions required 5/6 Version: 6
14.7 Transport in bulk according to Annex II of MARPOL and the IBC code Not applicable, packaged goods 15. REGULATORY INFORMATION 15.1 Safety, health and environmental regulations/legislation specific for the substance or mixture Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 (REACH) and 1272/2008 EK (CLP-GHS) 15.2 Chemical safety assessment There has been no evaluation a chemical safety assessment of the product. 16. OTHER INFORMATION Full text of H and P phrases: H300 H301 H410 H412 Fatal if swallowed. Toxic if swallowed. Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects. Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects. P264 Wash hands thoroughly after handling. P270 Do no eat, drink or smoke when using this product. P273 Avoid release to the environment. P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P301+310 IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. P330 Rinse mouth. During recent review the Safety Data Sheet was revised completely. The information in this Safety Data Sheet is based on current knowledge and on current EC and national laws, as far as the working conditions of the users is beyond our knowledge and control. The product must not be used for purposes other than those that are specified without first having written instructions on how to handle. It is always the responsibility of the user to take the appropriate measures in order to comply with the requirements established by current legislation. The information contained in this Safety Sheet only states a description of the safety requirements for the preparation, and it must not be considered as a guarantee of its properties. This document is produced electronically and is valid without signature. 6/6 Version: 6